1971 Charger Collection

[Prange]

https://www.moparaction.com/2022/04/21/all-charged-up/

To me, the last paragraph says it all.

 

[Paladin06]

https://www.moparaction.com/2022/04/21/all-charged-up/

To me, the last paragraph says it all.

I have always thought this was the ugliest body style of any Mopar ever. IMVHO.

 

[MiHiHemi]

Interesting attraction to ’71’s. Probably a good collection choice as they seem to be going up in value lately and affordable to acquire not long ago.

 

[John G.]

When I was young I didn't like the '71; I preferred the '68-'70. But as I got older, the '71 grew on me, and now I would love to have one. I'm disappointed the owner said he would put them all in a foundation so they would never be sold. That seems unfair to the rest of us Mopar lovers. He wants future generations to see what made him smile, but what about future generations driving them? After all, that's what they're for.

 

[Prange]

The ones that turned me off were the base-type models. Those Landau roofs didn't help, either.

 

[SilverBillet]

When I was young I didn't like the '71; I preferred the '68-'70. But as I got older, the '71 grew on me, and now I would love to have one. I'm disappointed the owner said he would put them all in a foundation so they would never be sold. That seems unfair to the rest of us Mopar lovers. He wants future generations to see what made him smile, but what about future generations driving them? After all, that's what they're for.

Very few Hemi owners (or classic musclecars of any kind let alone Hemi cars) actually drive them anymore

 

[JRabq]

Very few Hemi owners (or classic musclecars of any kind let alone Hemi cars) actually drive them anymore

And that is a cryin shame...

 

[SilverBillet]

And that is a cryin shame...

There is little benefit in driving or racing a classic Hemi car these days. There is really no place you would want to drive it to.

 

[1971demon]

There is little benefit in driving or racing a classic Hemi car these days. There is really no place you would want to drive it to.

68/70....probably the most stunning mopar from a design standpoint...by 71...it was over...never cared for the 71...but then...how could any car meet the standard...set by the earlier chargers..

 

[vortecd]

https://www.moparaction.com/2022/04/21/all-charged-up/

To me, the last paragraph says it all.

Looks like an old article. I met Tim in 2020 and he looked much older then that picture. I really need to go see his museum

 

[vortecd]

I have always thought this was the ugliest body style of any Mopar ever. IMVHO.

As far as Chargers go never been a fan of the 66-67. Most of the 65-67 I really don't care for

 

[EricG]

I absolutely love the old musclecars, but I believe they will crash hard in about 10-20 years, then I plan on being old and rich enough to pick up a couple cool ones

New cars are just so great now the driving experience of the old ones leaves a lot to be desired. It's hard to even sell anything pre 1955 now and people who own the pre-war stuff have to beg people to buy their cars/become caretakers of them.

 

[Tool Time]

https://www.moparaction.com/2022/04/21/all-charged-up/

To me, the last paragraph says it all.

In Re to the last paragraph, has Tim not driven a Hellcat M6? I love the old muscle cars, I owned a Hemi Road Runner 4 spd, and a A12 4 speed Road Runner, so I know how they drive. But right now is the second iteration of the Muscle Car era, these are the good old days. Right now. These new muscle cars are going away, just like the earlier versions in the 70's did. This new generation of muscle cars are so much better than the old ones in every category except style.

 

[vortecd]

In Re to the last paragraph, has Tim not driven a Hellcat M6? I love the old muscle cars, I owned a Hemi Road Runner 4 spd, and a A12 4 speed Road Runner, so I know how they drive. But right now is the second iteration of the Muscle Car era, these are the good old days. Right now. These new muscle cars are going away, just like the earlier versions in the 70's did. This new generation of muscle cars are so much better than the old ones in every category except style.

This story looks real old as I stated. I know the hellcat wasn't even I thought when it was written

 

[MiHiHemi]

I absolutely love the old musclecars, but I believe they will crash hard in about 10-20 years, then I plan on being old and rich enough to pick up a couple cool ones

New cars are just so great now the driving experience of the old ones leaves a lot to be desired. It's hard to even sell anything pre 1955 now and people who own the pre-war stuff have to beg people to buy their cars/become caretakers of them.

I’m on the hunt for an all steel ’34 Ford Vicky with a Ford engine (hard to find). Push come to shove, I’ll consider one with a Chevy engine so I can replace it with an early gen. 392 hemi. Not going to be intended as a daily driver, of course, but just enjoy the beauty of design and weekend fun/car shows. So far, prices aren’t indicating anyone begging someone to buy their cars but that could change with this wonderful economy evolving.

 

[EricG]

I’m on the hunt for an all steel ’34 Ford Vicky with a Ford engine (hard to find). Push come to shove, I’ll consider one with a Chevy engine so I can replace it with an early gen. 392 hemi. Not going to be intended as a daily driver, of course, but just enjoy the beauty of design and weekend fun/car shows. So far, prices aren’t indicating anyone begging someone to buy their cars but that could change with this wonderful economy evolving.

Let me guess, can't find a '32 Ford in mint condition for a good price either...I am speaking in more general terms of course, there will always be some "hot" ones to have that will always be desirable.

 

[Confuzed1]

I owned a '72 Charger for many years...at least 15 before I sold it for peanuts back then. It wasn't an R/T or even an SE....just a base 318 2 barrel carb one rated at 150 whopping HP. That car always started and was really reliable, but handled like a grocery cart....and I still miss that car.

But...the R/T's and SE versions were the ones to have. They drove and handled so much better than the base models back then. Always wished I had a '71 R/T with the bulged hood and a big block. Thanks for posting the article!

 

[B5Cat16]

The new musclecars are very cool. Lots of power and reliability. But there is something about an old musclecar that feels so awesome. The car shakes while it idles. It's sooooo simple inside. A radio and a heater are about it. The sound they make when you stand on it cannot compare to anything else. I love my HC but my older car are what it's all about for me. Hey, to each his own right?

As for the 71 -74 Chargers, I'd buy one if I found one dirt cheap. The 68 Charger is the nicest of them all. Bullitt - I can watch that chase scene a thousand times and not get bored of it.

 

[Boris]

I absolutely love the old musclecars, but I believe they will crash hard in about 10-20 years, then I plan on being old and rich enough to pick up a couple cool ones

New cars are just so great now the driving experience of the old ones leaves a lot to be desired. It's hard to even sell anything pre 1955 now and people who own the pre-war stuff have to beg people to buy their cars/become caretakers of them.

Street Rod market went through this.
Still kind of is although the real classics (32 Ford for example) still are strong.

Guys die off and the generation behind them doesn't give a fuck.

 

[Prange]

In Re to the last paragraph, has Tim not driven a Hellcat M6? I love the old muscle cars, I owned a Hemi Road Runner 4 spd, and a A12 4 speed Road Runner, so I know how they drive. But right now is the second iteration of the Muscle Car era, these are the good old days. Right now. These new muscle cars are going away, just like the earlier versions in the 70's did. This new generation of muscle cars are so much better than the old ones in every category except style.

Like many here, I grew up with the 60's and 70's cars. Until the Pony-cars, we had alot of fast cars that wouldn't stop or turn. And tires were on the cutting-edge with the Firestone Wide-Ovals and the Goodyear Polyglas GT.

I don't miss the task of laying over a hot engine compartment setting the points on that dual-point distributor tucked in the back, next to the firewall.

A ton of fond memories attached to those cars. What's that old saw, "The older I get, the faster I was" or something to that effect.

These current cars are the best made so far.